“The evolution of high speed networking technology across the globe and the increasing adoption of connected and intelligent devices are some of the factors expected to drive the Internet of Things (IoT) cloud platform market”

The IoT cloud platform market size is estimated to grow from USD 1.88 billion in 2016 to USD 7.15 billion by 2021, at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 30.6%. The growth is attributed to the increasing adoption of smart devices by consumers all around the globe, which is increasing the demand for better network connectivity. The growing number of internet users in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) owing to the presence of growing economies and increasing infrastructure needs are driving the growth of the market in the region; high technological spending in North America and Europe are also contributing to the growth of the IoT cloud platform market in these regions. However, lack of uniform IoT standards is restraining IoT cloud platform growth.“Rising smart city projects and healthcare IT systems are expected to gain noticeable traction during the forecast period”

The smart city projects segment is expected to grow at the highest CAGR among the application areas during the forecast period. IoT cloud platforms provide ideal technology for urban development where it can enhance the quality of life with improved technology, augment economic structure, and direct environmental change to be in the interest of smart cities.

“North America is expected to witness a high growth potential during the forecast period”North America is expected to account for the largest market share in 2016. The drivers responsible for the growth of IoT cloud platform market in North America are stable economy, technological advancements, and newer infrastructure demands. With the increasing use of IoT cloud platform solutions in government & other industry verticals such as retail, automotive, financial, healthcare, utilities, and manufacturing in the U.S., the IoT cloud platform market is set to grow at a rapid pace in the region.

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